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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filing surpasses the number of international patent filing in India during Jan-Mar 2022
Shri Piyush Goyal appreciates consistent efforts made by DPIIT to strengthen the IPR regime in India
The coordinated efforts by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  and Intellectual Property  office will take India in the top 25 position in the Global Innovation Index- Shri Goyal
Filing of patents increases by more than 50% in the last 7 years
Nearly five-fold increase in grant of patents 2021-22 as compared to 2014-15
India achieved yet another milestone in context of IP innovation ecosystem, wherein for the first time in the last 11 years, the number of domestic patent filing has surpassed the number of international patent filing at Indian patent office in the Quarter Jan-Mar 2022 i.e. of the total 19796 patent applications filed, 10706 were filed by Indian applicants against 9090 by non-Indian applicants. This is represented as under:
Graph: Quarter-wise patent applications filed by Indian applicant vis-à-vis non-Indian applicant.
The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal appreciated the consistent efforts made by DPIIT on strengthening the IPR regime in India by fostering innovation, and reducing compliance burden. The coordinated effort by DPIIT and IP office has led to increased IP awareness among all strata of society. These efforts have on one hand led to increase in the number of IPR filings, on the other hand has reduced the pendency of patent application at IP offices. He also mentioned that this will take India a step closer to the India’s ambitious target of being in the top 25 nations of Global Innovation Index.
Some of the key initiatives taken by the Government over the years that has bolstered India's IP regime includes fee concessions like 10% rebate on online filing, 80% fee concession for Start-ups, Small Entities and educational institutions, and provisions on expedited examination for Startups and MSMEs along with other categories
The cornerstone laid down by National IPR policy and the efforts made by the Government has transpired into the following achievements for India:
- Filing of patents have increased from 42763 in 2014-15 to 66440 in 2021-22, more that 50% increase in a span of 7 years
- Nearly five times increase in grant of patents in 2021-22  as compared to 2014-15 
- Reduction in Time of patent examination from 72 months in Dec 2016 to 5-23 months at present, for different technological areas
- India’s ranking in Global Innovation Index has increased to 46th in 2021  as compared to from 81st in 2015-16
Graph: filing and grant of patent applications over the years
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Kalaburagi in Karnataka and Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu on 6th March 2019
Several development projects to be unveiled
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Kalaburagi in Karnataka and Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu tomorrow. He will launch various development projects at both locations.
Kalaburagi, Karnataka
At Kalaburagi, PM will launch development projects in various sectors like Energy, Health and Education for the benefit of the people of Karnataka.
These include:
Health Sector
In a major boost to the health care sector in Karnataka, PM will dedicate the ESIC Hospital and Medical College, Bengaluru to the nation. He will also dedicate the Super Specialty Block of KIMS, Hubballi. These projects will ensure quality and affordable healthcare for the people in Karnataka.
Energy Sector
Shri Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Resitement of BPCL Depot Raichur to Kalaburagi
In addition. the Prime Minister will dedicate the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Terminal at Bengaluru to the nation.
He will also dedicate the ‘Women’s Hostel for Students from North Eastern Region at Bangalore University.
These projects highlight the continued emphasis of the Union Government to ensure ‘Ease of Living’.
The Prime Minister will also interact with the beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat at Kalaburagi.
Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
At Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister will unveil multiple projects in roadways, railways and energy sector. These projects will further strengthen the roadway and railway infrastructure in the state. It will also pave way for better, faster and cheaper transportation for people in Tamil Nadu.
These include:
Roadways Sector
In a major boost to the highway infrastructure in Tamil Nadu, PM will lay the foundation Stone for the four laning of Vikravandi- Sethiyathopu section, Sethiyathopu – Cholopuram section and Cholopuram-Thanjavur section of NH-45C.
He will also lay the foundation stone for six laning of Karaipettai-Walajapet section of NH-4.
For strengthening of NH-234, PM will lay the foundation stone for the widening and strengthening of carriage ways and culverts. He will also dedicate the four laning and strengthening of carriageway of Avinashi-Tirupur- Avinashipalayam section of NH-381 to the nation.
Railways Sector
PM will dedicate the electrification of Erode-Karur-Tiruchchirapalli and Salem-Karur-Dindigul railway lines to the nation.
Electrification will reduce the GHG emissions and reduce the travel time for people and goods plying the route.
Energy Sector
The Prime Minister will dedicate the Ennore LNG Terminal to the nation.
The Ennore LNG terminal with a capacity of 5 MMTPA will help in meeting the LNG gas demand in Tamil Nadu and neighboring States
In addition, PM will unveil the statue of Dr. MG Ramachandran at Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women, Chennai through video link.
Dr. MG Ramachandran was an actor, and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for ten years between 1977 and 1987. He was conferred with Bharat Ratna.
The Prime Minister will also interact with the beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat at Kancheepuram.
Special Service and Features
CTCRI inks MoU with MG University
Central Tuber Crops Research Institute , Thiruvananthapuram and Mahatma Gandhi  University, Kottayam has signed a at a function in MG University. Possible areas of collaboration include various fields of biosciences including biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, climate change, nanotechnology, smart farming as well as processing & value addition. Prof. Sabu Thomas, Vice Chancellor, MG University and Dr. G. Byju, Director, CTCRI signed the MoU. This bilateral relation between a University and a national research institute will help transforming agricultural sector by solving many issues of the society at large, said Prof. Sabu Thomas. By this CTCRI will act as a center of research for PhD students of the University as well as bring national and international projects to solve pressing issues, said Dr. G. Byju.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness over increasing population of the majestic Asiatic Lion
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness over the increasing population of the majestic Asiatic Lion, living in Gujarat’s Gir Forest.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Two very good news: Population of the majestic Asiatic Lion, living in Gujarat’s Gir Forest, is up by almost 29%.
Geographically, distribution area is up by 36%.
Kudos to the people of Gujarat and all those whose efforts have led to this excellent feat.
Over the last several years, the Lion population in Gujarat has been steadily rising. This is powered by community participation, emphasis on technology, wildlife healthcare, proper habitat management and steps to minimise human-lion conflict. Hope this positive trend continues!"
Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs meeting of Empowered Groups
Reviews countrywide preparedness on COVID-19 response
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a joint meeting of the Empowered Groups constituted for planning and ensuring implementation of COVID-19 response activities in the country, today.
In a series of tweets, PM wrote that he reviewed countrywide preparedness regarding availability of hospitals, proper isolation and quarantine facilities as well as disease surveillance, testing and critical care training and also directed the concerned groups and officials to ensure sufficient production, procurement and availability of all essential medical equipment such as PPEs, masks, gloves and ventilators.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways inducts New Machine 09-3x Dynamic Tamping Express for improved Mechanised Track Maintenance
This advanced technology simulator is presently only available in five countries including India.
Indian Railway has inducted three numbers of 09-3X Dynamic Tamping Express machines, the state of the art integrated track maintenance. These machines were inaugurated and flagged off by Shri M.K. Gupta, Member Engineering, Railway Board at Faridabad. Seven number of such machines are planned to be included within next six months in the present fleet of 874 track maintenance machines over IR for deployment on heavy density Routes.
The New 09-3X- Dynamic Tamping Express costing about ₹ 27Cr each is a latest high output integrated tamping machine having multiple functions, so far being carried out by different machines. It can measure pre & post track geometry, correct the track to required geometry, can tamp three sleepers simultaneously, stabilize and measure post tamping track parameters under load to ensure quality of work done. This eliminates the need for a separate stabilisation machine which reduces operating costs and track possession time. This machine will vibrate & compact the loose stone ballast after tamping for safe movements of trains. These machines have been manufactured in India under MAKE IN INDIA initiative with imported components. 42 more such machines have been planned to be included in Indian Railway maintenance fleet over next three years. This will further improve the safety, reliability and economy in maintenance of tracks over Indian Railways. This will also eliminate manual measurement of track quality after maintenance.
Three operations including manual interface is now combined in one machine.
Tamper + Stabilizer + Post Tamping Parameters = 09-3XDynamic
For practical hands-on training to operate such advanced track maintenance machines a new 3D state-of-the-art tamping simulator has been installed and commissioned at Indian Railway Track Machine Training Centre Allahabad  recently. This type of advanced technology simulator is presently available only in five countries including India.
India Railway has planned complete mechanisation of inspection, monitoring, relaying and maintenance of track by 2024. Sh A.K. Khandelwal, Executive Director Track Machines, Railway Board and Siegfried Fink, MD, Plasser India were also present during the inspection and Commissioning of these machines at Faridabad.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Union Cabinet nods the change of name of Greenfield Airport at Hollongi, Itanagar as “Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar
• Name reflects the Arunachal people’s reverence of the Sun  and the Moon 
• Aircraft movements have increased by 113%, from 852 per week in the year 2014 to 1817 per week in 2022.
• Hollongi Airport will be the third operational airport in the State.
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the naming of the new Greenfield Airport at Hollongi, Itanagar, the State Capital of Arunachal Pradesh as “Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar”.
In January 2019, the Government of India had given its "in-principle" approval for the construction of the Hollongi Greenfield Airport. The airport is being developed by the Airports Authority of India  with assistance from the Central Government and the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Resolution was passed by the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh to name the airport ‘Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar’, which reflects the people’s reverence of the Sun  and the Moon , and symbolises the rich cultural heritage of the State.
Presently, two airports, viz., Tezu and Passighat are operational in Arunachal Pradesh. In line with the Prime Minister’s vision of developing the North-East region as the growth engine of India, the Donyi Polo Airport will be the third operational airport for Arunachal Pradesh, taking the total airport count in the North-East region to 16. Till 2014, there were 9 operational airports in the region. Aircraft movements have increased by 113%, from 852 per week in the year 2014 to 1817 per week in 2022.
The requirement of a Greenfield airport at Hollongi, Itanagar was a long pending demand of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, which has been finally fulfilled under the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
107.29 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
11,903 new cases in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.22%; Highest since March 2020
14,159 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,36,97,740
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.44%; Lowest since March 2020
India's Active caseload stands at 1,51,209; lowest in 252 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 30 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 40 days
61.12 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
36 Proposals shortlisted for Solar Charkha Mission
The Ministry of MSME has launched the Mission Solar Charkha for implementation of 50 Solar Charkha Clusters across the country with a budget of Rs. 550 crore for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20. The scheme is envisaged to generate direct employment for nearly one lakh persons. Solar Charkha units have been classified as Village Industries.
The scheme is being implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission , Mumbai. A total of 36 proposals have been shortlisted by KVIC from the proposals submitted by promoters agencies and they have been asked to submit Detailed Project Reports .
Ministry of MSME and KVIC have been making all efforts to make the scheme popular by taking it up with State Governments. The Expression of Interest has been published twice in national newspapers to solicit response from interested parties.
This information was given by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Law and Justice
914 Panel Lawyers have been on-boarded underTele-Law
The Government through its Tele-Law initiative provides pre-litigation advice and consultation to the citizens through a cadre of Panel Lawyers via telephone or video conferencing facilities available at the Common Service Centers  and through Citizens’ Tele-Law Mobile Application.So far 914 Panel Lawyers have been on-boarded underTele-Law.Also, in order to maximize the benefits of Tele-Law to reach to the vulnerable sections of society, law students in particularand students in general are motivated to volunteer and register as Para legal Volunteers  on the Citizens’ Tele-Law Mobile App.
National Legal Service Authority  conducts 3-week internship programme for law students during summer and winter period of the year. The objective of the internship programme is that law interns get a comprehensive idea of the working of the Legal Services Institutions and the legal services programmes with regional focus. During this internship the students visit Central jail or Sub Jail and interact with the inmates to find out if they are represented by a counsel and find out the difficulties of inmates, observe the working of the Legal Services Clinics, visit Observation Home/Juvenile Justice Board/Child Welfare Committee/Drug Rehabilitation Centre/District Courts including Magisterial, Sessions and Civil courts and police stations and look at the role of the legal services lawyers in these institutions. The students also attend and participate in Legal Literacy/Legal awareness programmes. On successful completion of the internship a certificate is issued to the law interns.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Law & Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Deaths Due to Manual Scavenging
National Safai Karamchari Finance and Development Corporation has not conducted any survey in this regard as there is no report of death due to Manual Scavenging  as defined under section 5 of the MS Act, 2013.
There is no deaths due to manual scavenging in Tamil Nadu. However, 43 persons have lost their lives due to hazardous cleaning of sewer and septic tanks and non observance of safety precautions prescribed under the “Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Rules, 2013”.
Government is implementing a Central Sector Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers . The following are the provisions for providing assistance to the identified manual scavengers for their rehabilitation:-
- One Time Cash Assistance of Rs. 40,000/- to one identified manual scavenger in the family.
- Skill Development Training of manual scavengers and their dependants upto two years with stipend @ Rs. 3,000/- per month during the training period.
- Capital Subsidy upto Rs. 5.00 lakh for those who availed loans for Self Employment Projects including sanitation related projects.
- Health insurance under Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  to the families of all the identified manual scavengers.
The following are the achievements of coverage of manual scavengers and their dependants under the Scheme in last five years:-

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|
Year
|
|
One time cash Assistance
|
|
Skill Development Training
|
|
Capital Subsidy
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2016-17
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1357
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4273
|
|
196
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|
2017-18
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1171
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334
|
|
159
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|
2018-19
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18079
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1682
|
|
144
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|
2019-20
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13246
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2532
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|
107
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2020-21
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14692
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6204
|
|
157
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Ramdas Athawale in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
AYUSH
Ayurveda is the need of the hour to provide strong health care: Shri. Shripad Yesso Naik
Ayurveda is the need of the hour to provide strong health care: Shri. Shripad Yesso Naik
BANGALORE, FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Government of India is working towards integrating Ayurveda into mainstream health care. Specialty Ayurveda clinics and hospitals are need of the hour to provide strong health care support. Bangalore has number of government and private super specialty hospitals serving the public. Management of metabolic disorders, geriatric care, health promotion can be managed well by Ayurveda said Shri. Shripad Yesso Naik, The Minister of State for AYUSH  here today.
After inaugurating the newly constructed Hospital, Administrative and Research blocks of Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Metabolic Disorder  at Bengaluru the minister , addressing the gathering , said that , India stands second in the world in the number of diabetics. Globally, one among every 11 humans is diabetic which is definitely alarming. These problems are diagnosed in youth of today which worsens as they grow older. In the next 2 decades, it can be noted that elderly population in India will be at its highest and thus increasing the need for health support exponentially. Geriatric care becomes a great challenge in India also vowing to its high population. In this context, exploring the potential of these traditional medical sciences is the need of the hour the minister added.
The minister further said that providing healthcare to its citizens in 21st century has become a daunting task for all Nations. In addition to dealing with old and established diseases, we are now confronted with a very complex set of diseases due to changing life styles and environmental factors. Despite our achievements in the field of health such as a raise in life expectancy and elimination of small pox, plague and so on, the fact is that the health scenario in India continues to face numerous challenges. Ayurveda can provide effective answers to these questions the minister added.
Addressing about the achievements of RARIMD the minister said that the institute has premier research facilities in AYUSH sector. It focuses on research in the management of metabolic disorders. Our country is home to substantial traditional medicinal heritage, and now has a special status among the different countries in terms of indigenous system of medicine and traditional health care practices the minister said.
Special handbook of Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences  was released in the function.
The Union Minister of State for AYUSH  and The Union Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation & Chemicals and Fertilizers , Shri. D. V Sadananda Gowda jointly inaugurated the newly constructed Hospital, Administrative and Research blocks of RARIMD. The minister for Medical Education, Government of Karnataka Shri. E. Tukaram and other dignitaries were present during the occasion.
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Prime Minister's Office
CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman calls on PM
Mr. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI had called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi yesterday.
Replying to a tweet by CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, the Prime Minister tweeted:
“Thank you for the insightful conversation Sam Altman. The potential of AI in enhancing India’s tech ecosystem is indeed vast and that too among the youth in particular. We welcome all collaborations that can accelerate our digital transformation for empowering our citizens.”
Ministry of Defence
ADMIRAL MOHD NAZMUL HASSAN, CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF, BANGLADESH NAVY, VISIT TO INDIA
Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of the Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy, is on a five days official visit to India, from 12-16 Sep 23. During the visit he is scheduled to meet the Chief of the Defence Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff, Defence Secretary, Foreign Secretary in addition to other high ranking GoI officials.
Adm Hassan laid Wreath and paid tribute at the National War Memorial on 13 Sep 23 followed by a meeting with Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff at the South Block where he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour. Both the naval principals discussed issues related to enhancement of cooperation in the field of operations, training, Information exchange and participation in multilateral constructs.
During the bilateral interactions, cooperation issues, like Coordinated Patrol along International Maritime Boundary Line, bilateral exercise BONGOSAGAR, conduct of Naval Training and reciprocal visits of delegations are likely to be discussed.
On completion of engagements in New Delhi, Admiral M Nazmul Hassan is scheduled to visit Mumbai, where he would interact with the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command and also visit an indigenously constructed Indian Naval Ship.
India and Bangladesh share bonds of history, language, culture and multitudes of other commonalities. The excellent bilateral ties reflect an all-encompassing partnership based on sovereignty, equality, trust and understanding, that goes beyond strategic ties.